Peppered Maple and Thyme Turkey Brine

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Our easy-to-prepare brine recipe will help ensure you end up with a deliciously moist and flavor-packed turkey.

Submitted by Better Than Bouillon
Updated on April 3, 2019
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
2 hrs 30 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 45 mins
Servings:
10
Yield:
10 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 10 servings

  • 2 gallons cold water

  • ½ cup Better Than Bouillon® Roasted Chicken Base

  • 1 cup maple syrup

  • 2 tablespoons black pepper

  • ½ tablespoon granulated garlic

  • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme

Directions

  1. In the vessel that you will marinate the turkey in, combine all ingredients and mix well with a wire whisk, being sure that the chicken base is completely blended.

  2. Carefully place raw turkey or poultry into this vessel, being sure that the entire bird is covered with the brine.

  3. Cover vessel and place under proper refrigeration for 24 to 48 hours.

  4. When ready to cook the turkey, carefully remove it from the brine and rinse under cold water and pat dry with a paper towel.

  5. Your turkey is now ready to cook, as you normally would do.

Tips

You can substitute 1 tablespoon dried thyme for 2 tablespoons fresh.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

87 Calories
1g Fat
27g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 87
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1g 2%
Sodium 1658mg 72%
Total Carbohydrate 27g 10%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 19g
Protein 3g 5%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 52mg 4%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 96mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.